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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,848.61, 10,272.99 and 2,168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,848.61, 10,272.99 and 2,168.54 is: 3,252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,848.61 : 10,272.99 = 2,168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,848.61/10,272.99 = 2,168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,848.61x = 10,272.99 × 2,168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,848.61x = 22,277,334.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,277,334.30/6,848.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.82

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